TAD M2500 Stereo power amplifier

[AudioExplorations]

The TAD entry level 'Evolution' line amps include the 2 channel 500W M2500 ($24k) and the 4 channel 300W M4300 ($28k) class D digital amps. The M4300 allows external bi-wire with a single amplification channel per drive unit.

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M2500

M4300

 

[AudioExplorations]

I am personally very interested in the M2500... I have read accounts that it has compared favorably to some very high end big buck amps. Any listening impressions would be highly appreciated!

 

[docvale]

Well, you already own a reference level power amp
I'd rather keep the status of your system and, maybe, introduce a high quality preamplifier whenever you'd like to add another source to your system.

Anyway, as I wrote in other threads, that power amp, together with its DAC/preamp, sounded amazing with the CR1s.

 

[AudioExplorations]

Yes that perked my interest .

I love the idea of the system approach of an amp that was specifically designed to work with the CR1's. I consider the CR1's are the 'constant' element in my system and I will build everything around them to extract the best out of them, even if this means letting the beloved 911 go. It will be tough to beat however!

 

[docvale]

Do they cost that much in Holland too? (here your Burmester is a $30k thing, eh)

 

[AudioExplorations]

Nope, findable on the 2nd hand market in Germany next door. I paid 9K EUR ($11.2K) for mine (3 months old with 33 months of warranty left ). Retail they are 16K over here.

 

[joeinid]

Yes that perked my interest .

I love the idea of the system approach of an amp that was specifically designed to work with the CR1's. I consider the CR1's are the 'constant' element in my system and I will build everything around them to extract the best out of them, even if this means letting the beloved 911 go. It will be tough to beat however!

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I totally agree with you Joost

 

[AudioExplorations]

Does anyone know the details of what class the M2500 operates in? I have read class D, but have been told by a dealer that it is actually a hybrid of class A and D. Thanks.